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State Representative, District 73
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State Representative, District 73
Fiona McFarland is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Navy Reserve officer, and former McKinsey consultant. During eight years of active duty, she served aboard the USS Preble and USS Coronado and worked at the Pentagon. She later supported multinational military exercises in Europe and Africa and received five Navy commendation and achievement medals. She also earned an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler and advised Fortune 500 executives across several industries.
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Stood up for our most vulnerable by securing a record-breaking $150 million in child welfare funding Protected Florida moms & babies by improving services for pregnant women and new mothers - including expanding maternal post-partum coverage to twelve months
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Voted No on Data Centers
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
Championed increased pay and bonuses for law enforcement, firefighters, and corrections officers to help retain and attract dedicated public servants Strengthened anti-human trafficking efforts in Florida through increased training and social media investigations
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
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Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Voted Yes on Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations
Strengthening Florida’s economy Hardworking Floridians are struggling in the face of out-of-control inflation and rapidly rising costs. Fiona is working hard to lower costs, cut taxes, and help us continue our economic recovery. Supported workforce training programs to make it easier for Floridians to find good-paying jobs Reduced government regulations & taxes on businesses and workers, including a $1 billion sales tax rebate on items for Florida’s Families Helped Floridians access the resources they need by rebuilding the CONNECT unemployment system to streamline the claims process
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
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Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission
Did not vote on OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Did not vote on Department of Commerce
Supported Florida fathers with $74 million in educational and mentorship programs
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
Championed increased Voluntary Pre-K funding and stronger standards to ensure kindergarten readiness
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
Secured $29 million to provide free books to the home of any struggling young reader
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
Increased per-student funding in Sarasota County by $459 per student over the previous year, the highest per-student level of funding in state history Raised Sarasota County teacher salary allocations by $4.1 million - an all-time high and an increase of 47% over the previous year
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
Invested in school safety through improved emergency preparation and response policies as well as increased mental health training, funding, and suicide prevention
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
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Voted Yes on Elections
Voted Yes on Candidate Qualification
Voted Yes on Security for Nominees and Officers-elect to the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Voted Yes on Elections
Voted Yes on Volunteering at Polling Locations
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Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives
Did not vote on Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Voted Yes on Energy Infrastructure Investment
Voted Yes on Utility Service Restrictions
Prioritized water quality improvement by securing $487,500 for the Bobby Jones watershed restoration
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
Protecting our water quality & environment Sarasota County’s water quality is not something we can compromise. Fiona is committed to protecting our water quality and our natural beauty for generations to come. Secured $1.4 million for Historic Spanish Point shoreline restoration Focused on the threats of sea level rise & flooding with Florida’s first-in-the-nation “Always Ready” coastal resiliency program
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
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Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Voted Yes on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
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Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Applicants, Owners, and Operators of Family Foster Homes and References of Such Persons
Voted Yes on Dependent Children
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Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
Voted Yes on Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders
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Voted Yes on Judges
Voted Yes on Justice Administrative Commission
Did not vote on OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information
Passed Florida’s No Patient Left Alone Act to protect the rights of hospital, hospice, and nursing home patients and ensure visitation rights for patients in Florida
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
Invested in school safety through improved emergency preparation and response policies as well as increased mental health training, funding, and suicide prevention
fionaforflorida.com ·
Sources
https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
Stood up for our most vulnerable by securing a record-breaking $150 million in child welfare funding Protected Florida moms & babies by improving services for pregnant women and new mothers - including expanding maternal post-partum coverage to twelve months
fionaforflorida.com ·
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
Working towards affordable housing Sarasota County families are getting squeezed as housing costs skyrocket. Fiona is determined to focus on solutions that make renting and buying a home more affordable. Delivered a record-breaking $362.7 million for affordable housing programs, the most ever in state history, including over $1.5m directly to Sarasota Passed bipartisan property insurance reform to combat rising home insurance costs Promoted pathways to homeownership for Florida’s hometown heroes, including first responders, teachers, childcare employees, and healthcare workers by covering closing costs and down payments for first-time homeowners
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https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
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Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans
Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans
Voted Yes on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Did not vote on Community Associations
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Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Immigration
Voted Yes on Immigration
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Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
Voted Yes on State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System
Did not vote on Foreign Influence
Voted Yes on Claims Against the Government
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments
Voted Yes on Local Government Regulation of Chickees
Voted Yes on Local Government Enforcement Actions
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Voted Yes on Retirement
Did not vote on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Strengthening Florida’s economy Hardworking Floridians are struggling in the face of out-of-control inflation and rapidly rising costs. Fiona is working hard to lower costs, cut taxes, and help us continue our economic recovery. Supported workforce training programs to make it easier for Floridians to find good-paying jobs Reduced government regulations & taxes on businesses and workers, including a $1 billion sales tax rebate on items for Florida’s Families Helped Floridians access the resources they need by rebuilding the CONNECT unemployment system to streamline the claims process
fionaforflorida.com ·
Sources
https://fionaforflorida.com/issues
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Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration
Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
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Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted No on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted Yes on Information Technology Procurement and Contracting
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Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Voted Yes on Veterans
Voted Yes on Veterans
Voted Yes on Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home Beds
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Did not vote on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
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https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4780https://fionaforflorida.com
741 votes (yes: 677, no: 14, not voting: 50), 28 sponsorships.
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November 3, 2026
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